I've mentioned before that I got into photography in 2008 after my daughter's newborn session that I hired done in Houston. I wasn't allowed access to the digital files, which I didn't like and the prints were outrageously expensive. So-after lots of trial and error, online photography classes, and in person seminars, I have learned a lot over the past 8 years. I still love to do it but no longer do it or view it as an occupation. Rather a hobby which I can share the benefits with others. I do not advertise and I do not wish to occupy every evening and weekend taking photos. I simply enjoy taking photos for others who appreciate my time and art created with their portraits.
My specialty...well-that's a tough question. I have pretty much done all types of photos; newborn, toddlers, children, teens, seniors, families, couples, even a couple weddings. I enjoy all of it! Since I have done more newborn sessions than any other kind, I consider that as my specialty. I have a way with babies and have a system during my newborn sessions to keep things moving smoothly and efficiently. These sessions do take about 2 hours on average, but that's totally necessary to set up, get the baby asleep and allow for lots of pee pee and poopie cleanup.
So-why am I writing this post? Lots of things have changed over the last 8 years. I have been in and out of photography for others, owned a business in Texas, stopped the business when I moved to Tennessee, tried to start it back up in Tennessee and then quickly realized why I stopped it in the first place, and now I've found a happy medium. Photography for me is fun. It's a hobby and I want to keep it that way. Therefore, I only do select sessions with select friends and family and friends of friends. My fees are very minimal and only cover my costs of prints and no profits are made.
I hope you will start enjoying my updated posts with some of my updated work and older work that's never been shared!
Cheers-
Lauren
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